Design Brief

Term 1, 2012 – Simple Machines

Name(s):

Give a brief description of your model:

What resources and materials will you need to construct your model? (Include the amount).

Provide a step-by-step guide (eg: dot-point instructions) for the construction of your model (include time required for each step):

Make a diagram of your model. Label the following things:

· The materials being used
· The simple machines being used

Note: Use extra sheets for your diagrams if necessary.

Produce a flowchart of how your model will demonstrate the following things when operating:

· Forces acting on the model
· The transferring of energy from one thing to another
· The transforming of energy from one form of energy into another


Note: Use extra sheets for your diagrams if necessary.
How does your model give an example of a simple machine?

How does your model give an example of force acting on an object?

How does your model give an example of energy transferring?

How does your model give an example of energy transforming?